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Mark Leenhouts named his new restaurant, Shea’s, after his grandfather. But he could have just as easily called it destiny. “We were looking for a name, and I really wanted to give it a family name,” says Leenhouts. “So when I thought of Shea – my grandfather’s last name – I called my brother, excited, [...]

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On a recent trip to Florence, we spent most of our days taking in the world-class museums and the beauty of the city’s Renaissance and Medieval architecture. However, even the most awestruck tourist in Florence has to sit down and eat once in a while. After a few hit-or-miss experiences with outdoor cafes and a [...]

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